Novak Djokovic faces being deported from Australia after having his visa cancelled for a second time.
The tennis star successfully appealed to remain in the country earlier this week.
But, in another twist to the story, Australia's immigration minister Alex Hawke has revoked it again on "health and good order grounds".
Djokovic, who hasn't been vaccinated against Covid-19, was hoping to defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne.
BREAKING:
Alex Hawke, the Australian Minister for Immigration, has cancelled Novak Djokovic's Australian visa "on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so."
This is effectively a re-deportation order for the unvaccinated nine-time #AusOpen champion. pic.twitter.com/2P611AbUiw
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 14, 2022
In a statement, Minister Alex Hawke said he's revoking the visa as its's "in the public interest to do so”.
“The Morrison Government is firmly committed to protecting Australia’s border, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
He's expected to appeal the decision, but sports commentator with FCN in Melbourne, Sam Hargreaves, thinks it's the end of the road.
He believes the tennis pro could be also sent home on criminal grounds as his travel documents were incorrectly filled out.
"Or Djokovic could be cancelled on character grounds too, seeing that Novak's known to have broken Covid regulations in his own country, never mind ours."
The Australian Open is due to get underway in Melbourne next week.
